Maryland § 5-209

§ 5-209.

    (a)    The Executive Director or any officer or employee of the Administration designated by the Executive Director may conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings as to:

        (1)    Any matter covered by this title or by a rule, regulation, or order of the Administration; or

        (2)    Any aeronautics accident in this State.

    (b)    Hearings shall be:

        (1)    Open to the public; and

        (2)    Except as provided in § 5–210 of this subtitle, held on such notice as the Executive Director considers advisable.

    (c)    The Executive Director or his designee may:

        (1)    Administer oaths;

        (2)    Certify to all official acts; and

        (3)    Issue subpoenas and orders for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books, and documents.

    (d)    (1)    If a person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued under this section, the Executive Director or his designee may invoke the aid of a court of competent jurisdiction.

        (2)    The court may order that person to obey the subpoena or order or to give evidence about the matter in question.